Barcelona Travel Guide

Barcelona Airport

Airport Code

BCN

Full Airport Name

El Prat Barcelona Airport

Location

The airport is located seven miles (12km) southwest of central Barcelona.

Time Zone

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Phone Number

Tel: +34 (0)902 404 704.

Terminal Transfer

A pedestrian avenue with moving walkways links the three terminals.

Ground Transport

The Aerobus service goes to and from Placa de Catalunya every 15 minutes, dropping off at locations along the way. It is a good option for those with little luggage. Trains run from the airport to various stations in the city center every 30 minutes, costing around EUR2.40; the airport station is located near Terminal A and is connected to the terminal by a moving walkway. There are taxi ranks outside the airport terminals; taxis are metered. The journey time by road or rail is between 20 and 30 minutes.

Car Rental

Car rental companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National.

Airport Taxis

There are taxi stands at every terminal at El Prat Barcelona Airport and the cost for a taxi to Plaça d'España in Barcelona is approximately EUR15 while a taxi to Sagrada Familia will cost EUR21 and take approximately half an hour. Avoid touts and unlicensed taxis. Prices are steeper at night and on the weekends. Avoid touts and unlicensed taxis.

Airport Facilities

Facilities at the airport include ATMs, currency exchange facilities, banks, shops (including duty free), a children's play area, wireless Internet access, VIP lounges, bars and restaurants. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Car Parking

The parking lots and multi-storys work on a 'pay on foot' system. Parking tickets are issued on entry and must be paid before returning to your car in automatic machines freely available outside the terminals.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.barcelona-airport.com